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4th & Swift - January 30, 2009
My Atlanta renaissance continues, and this time right down the street!
The Old Fourth Ward is part of what makes up my neighborhood; created in the 1870s under the city ward system, it’s a historically African American district on the …
Global Flavors: A Conversation with Top Chefs - January 28, 2009
Earlier this week — during the Sneak Peek week for New Haven’s International Festival of Arts & Ideas — I moderated a conversation with some of New Haven’s local heroes — four of the cities top chefs.
The chefs candidly …
Craft Atlanta Birthday Dinner - January 22, 2009
I posted a tidbite a while back about the promotional lunch with Tom Colicchio at Craft Atlanta. Today I have the luxury of writing about an actual dining experience at Craft. My good friend spoiled me this year, taking me …
Varasano’s Pizza - January 21, 2009
I’ve been living in Atlanta for the past three years, and though I was very skeptical upon arrival, I have become pleasantly surprised with the culinary scene here… especially over the past year as I have gotten to know the …
Craft Restaurant Atlanta – Tom Colicchio - December 14, 2008
Recently, I was lucky enough to get to attend a media event for the opening of Tom Colicchio’s (of restaurant empire and ‘Top Chef’ fame) newest restaurant, Craft Atlanta. Craft is the latest dining experience to be added to the …
Serenbe – Les Dames d’Escoffier – Food Festival - December 1, 2008
I love finding new things (in general). I truly love finding new foodie things. I absolutely love a new discovery that much more when it’s right under my nose! This was my reaction to Serenbe, a self-sustained food ‘village’ …
Puerto Vallarta Restaurants – Cafe des Artistes - November 28, 2008
By far, the best perk of my main undertaking (running www.villascaribe.com) is the travel. Experiencing the delights of a tropical destination as part of a legitimate business outing is an unbelievably enjoyable part of my life. I recently returned from …
Whole Animal Cuisine – Are You Gonna Eat That Tongue? - November 10, 2008
I’ve been hearing more and more buzz about the concept of ‘the whole cow’ as an ever growing number of young chefs attempt to revive the craft of butchery. The idea is beautiful in its simplicity, start with properly raised …
Wisteria – Atlanta Dining - November 8, 2008
There are certain restaurants that you pass-by all the time. You might say to yourself, ‘why haven’t I tried that place yet?’ or ‘I keep meaning to eat there!’. For me, the latest check on my proverbial culinary bucket list …
Top Chef Richard Blais - September 22, 2008
For all of you eagerly awaiting the next Top Chef season like I am, I thought I would engage in some fond memories of last season. A while ago I dined at Home Restaurant & Bar, a newer release …
Foodie Holiday Gift for only $9000 - August 9, 2008
With most every other food story focusing on saving consumers money, I had to laugh as I opened the email touting this ultimate holiday gift for the gourmet.
For that $9000 — really only $8999 — you get 2-hour, private …
Bespoke’s Warm Fig and Cherry Tart - July 23, 2008
I returned to Bespoke (New Haven, CT) with yet another friend, to introduce Arturo Franco-Camacho’s creative cuisine… again I wasn’t disappointed.
After stopping by the table to say hi, Franco sent out the evening’s dessert special for us to try. …
A Taste of Bespoke with Arturo Franco-Camacho in New Haven - June 14, 2008
“Day boat scallops smell fresh, like sweet milk,” explained Arturo Franco-Camacho, owner and creative chef of Bespoke (New Haven, CT) as he began his demonstration of porcini encrusted sea scallops served with a cauliflower puree, fava bean shiitake ragout and …
James Beard Foundation Awards at Avery Fisher Hall - June 9, 2008
Kim Cattrall (yes, that Kim) and Bobby Flay co-hosted the James Beard Foundation Awards ceremony last night, at a star-studded red-carpet event at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center. Some notable winners from last night include:
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Baked Apple BBQ - June 8, 2008
I don’t know how the chefs did it. The temperature hovered around 98-degrees in Madison Square Park — and that was standing in the long lines, not near the blistering hot BBQ grills where the pitmasters did their craft.
The …
Azul Restaurant, Mediterranean + Asian = Innovation - March 3, 2008
While in Miami last week for the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, I slipped across the causeway for a sampling of the creative cuisine of Clay Conley (a Todd English protégé) at Azul at the Mandarin Oriental …
The Tasting Table agrees with me as to their favorite Corkbuzz dish: the buttery bowl of bucatini with Brussels sprouts and chile oil. They like it with a glass of Trimbach Riesling Reserve with it — which is why they …
Read MoreEven if you don’t watch Mad Men, you’ve heard about the hot series based on life in the ‘60s and Don Draper, it’s lead character. The series is so hot that clothing styles and the cuisine and cocktails of …
Read MoreJust attended a “Destination DC’s 2012 New York Media Reception,” where I met Derek Brown, owner of the Columbia Room in Washington, D.C. He was serving a cocktail, made with Bowmore Single Malt Scotch —that was well blended, not too …
Read MoreChristina Verrelli’s Pumpkin Ravioli with Salted Caramel Whipped Cream was the winner of a million dollars at the Pillsbury Bakeoff last month in Orlando.
Martha Stewart announced all the winners live on her television show broadcast from the Bakeoff. Martha …
Read MoreIn a newsletter I received from Kardea Gourmet recently, I saw this simple recipe for chimichurri — an herb-oil sauce to add flavor to foods used widely in Argentina. Thought I’d share it!
Traditionally it’s used for grilled meats — …
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